Blome underscores promising trajectory of Pak-US ties

US embassy celebrates I-Day under the theme of ‘Made in the USA’

ISLAMABAD:

Our correspondent

ISLAMABAD

The US Embassy in Islamabad hosted a reception to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States with Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal as the chief guest, the embassy said in a press release on Tuesday.

The reception was under the theme of ‘Made in the USA,’ which underscored the enduring partnership between the US and Pakistan and reaffirmed the two nations’ commitment to build a more prosperous future for their citizens.

The event was “filled with American cultural elements, including music, food, and traditions that reflected the rich diversity of the United States”, the press release stated.

On the occasion, US Ambassador Donald Blome noted the promising trajectory of the bilateral relations. In his speech he also referred to the Pakistani people’s passion for cricket and lightly touched the US victory against Pakistan in the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

“I am talking about cricket. I won’t dwell on what I saw in Dallas, but I am a true convert to the excitement of the T20 game!” he said.